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Dec 2022

28m 15s

Why All Engineers Should Get Involved in...

Mathew Picardal, PE, SE & Rachel Holland, P.E.

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In this episode, we talk to Krista Looza, S.E., a licensed structural engineer and principal at Buehler, about how her involvement in the Structural Engineering Association of California (aka SEAOC) has supported her career path and professional development, and why she think all engineers should get involved in professional associations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]

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